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MATCH REPORT: Carlton Town 1-1 Corby Town

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Carlton Town overcame the early sending off of Aaron Hooton to claim a point in an enthralling encounter with Corby Town at Stoke Lane, writes Alan Murphy.

The Steelmen, making their first ever visit to the Bill Stokeld stadium, looked out of sorts in the first half and offered little threat to the Millers goal.  That all changed in the second period when Jack Steggles and his defenders were besieged for long periods and only some heroic defending kept the visitors at bay.

The Steelmen knew only a win would keep alive their slim playoff hopes but it was Carlton, still looking for the points to guarantee safety from relegation, who started the sharper.

As early as the second minute Ben Hutchinson headed on a long throw by Kieran Walker to Kaylum Mitchell, whose mis-hit shot was almost diverted in by Hooton.

It was Mitchell who opened the scoring on 8 minutes in somewhat fortuitous circumstances.  Another Walker throw was cleared only as far as Mitchell on the edge of the box.  His volley took a huge deflection off Lee Garvie and the ball looped over goalkeeper Daniel Smith and into the net.

Corby struggled to respond and Carlton looked in control of the match and dangerous when they went forward.

Hooton had been getting involved in his usual arguments with opposing centre-halves but seemed even more on edge than usual.  When Elliott was penalised for a foul midway inside the Corby half on 26 minutes, Hooton, having already been given two warnings by the referee, protested vigorously and was shown a yellow card.  He carried on arguing and was shown a second yellow moments later and was sent off, much to the dismay of his team mates, who now had to play more than 60 minutes on a heavy pitch with 10 men.

The dismissal had no obvious effect in the first half.  Carlton maintained their compact shape, Hutchinson did the running of two men, and Corby offered little.  The closes the visitors came to scoring was a couple of free kicks hit well over the bar by Steven Leslie.

Indeed, it was Carlton who looked the more threatening and Hutchinson was desperately unlucky on 34 minutes when his arcing free kick crashed against the post with Smith beaten.

The Millers began the second half in the same vein and Brandon Mutibvu saw an effort turned away by Smith.  Hutchinson, Niall Davie and Mitchell then combined for Mutibvu to have another shot which flew over the bar.

Corby started to move the ball wide, trying to stretch Carlton and make their numerical advantage count.

On 56 minutes a ball over the top saw Philip Trainer race through on goal, pursued by Fletcher and Darol Lucas.  The two defenders did really well to force Trainer away from goal but his cross was flicked onto Connor Kennedy who looked certain to score until a quite magnificent goal-line headed clearance from Walker saved the day for Carlton.

 

The visitors went level on 69 minutes.  Carlton failed to clear a cross from the right and when the loose ball fell to substitute Jake Bettles he calmly steered it past Steggles into the corner of the net.

Then came the game’s most controversial moment.  Elliott lofted a lovely ball over the Corby defence from inside the centre circle.  Wilson was just onside, being played on by left back Sam Warburton.  Fellow substitute Blake was at least five yards behind Wilson and clearly onside. Blake ran onto the ball, out-paced and out-muscled Jamie Anton, and calmly prodded the ball past Smith and into the net only to have the goal ruled out for offside. The linesman’s flag can only have been directed at Wilson (he can’t possibly have thought Blake was offside) yet Wilson didn’t touch the ball, he was pushed to the floor by Anton, and he was in fact on side anyway.  The home supporters were enraged and rightly so – it was an awful decision.

Corby of course didn’t care and they continued to bombard the Millers goal.  The Carlton ten were throwing their bodies in front of the ball on an increasingly heavy surface to keep the visitors at bay.

In the first of the five added minutes Steggles saved from Leslie and then in the final minute of added time the Steelmen came within inches of winning the game.  A free kick wasn’t cleared and when the ball dropped to Jordan Crawford on the edge of the box his volley struck the post before being hacked away.

It was the final action of the match and when the referee blew his whistle several of the Carlton players collapsed on the pitch, such had been their efforts to secure the point.

Carlton Town: Steggles, Lucas, Davie, Bertram, Fletcher, Walker, Mutibvu (Blake 67), Elliott, Hooton, Hutchinson (Wilson 71), Mitchell (Danquah 67).  Unused substitutes:  Akaunu, Wallace

Goals: Kaylum Mitchell 8; Jake Bettles 69

Police continue with investigation after report of gunshot in Top Valley

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Police continue with investigation after report of gunshot in Top Valley

A police cordon that was in place in Top Valley has been lifted as officers continue their investigations following reports of a firearm discharge in Top Valley.

Officers were called to Madryn Drive at 12.16am on Friday (6) following reports of a disturbance.

Police arrived at the property and found evidence of what they believe to be a firearm discharge.

The window of a house was damaged in the incident.

The incident is not known to have caused any injuries.

The area was cordoned off while officers carried out their enquiries but the scene has now been lifted.

A Nottinghamshire Police spokesperson said: “Our enquiries are ongoing. We’d like to reassure residents we believe this was an isolated incident and we’re doing everything we can to trace the person responsible.

“The cordon has now been lifted and we’d like to thank people for their patience. We have a patrol plan in place and there will be a continued police presence in the area as we continue with our investigation.”

Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 11 of 6 April 2018, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Incident Number: 000011-06042018

Remember that young girl from the 70s Persil advert filmed in Gedling? Here’s what she looks like now

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Remember that young girl from the 70s Persil advert filmed in Gedling? Here’s what she looks like now

Remember this fresh-faced youngster from Gedling who helped sell washing powder to millions back in the 70s?

Fast forward forty two years and Abi Michael (she’s married now) has definitely changed a lot!

PICTURED: Abi in the original Persil commercial from 1976

The 44-year-old appeared in one of a series of commercials for Persil washing powder alongside a number of residents from Gedling village.

Abi recently got in touch after discovering a story we published on Gedling Eye about the ads last year.

She has since left Gedling and now lives in Cornwall with her husband and young daughter.

NOW: Abi pictured today with daughter Isabel

And despite becoming a familiar face to millions back in the seventies, Abi says she has no recollection of filming the popular commercials.

“I have no memory of it at all. I was about two at the time,” she said.

“My mum said she was paid £25 for the commercial, so I recently asked her for my earnings plus interest after learning about the commercial.

“We lived in Priory Crescent at the time and remained there until I was about 10. We then moved to Hucknall. I live in Cornwall now, as does my mum.”

The adverts now have a special place in Abi’s heart, as they also feature her beloved aunt – who has since passed away.

She told us: “My auntie is on one of them too. She passed away a few years ago, so it was lovely to remember her as she was when I was younger.”

Here are the other Persil commercials in the series:

 

If Cotgrave can…why not Calverton?

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If Cotgrave can…why not Calverton?

Work began recently on a new multi-service centre in Cotgrave. The £4m. project includes police, health services, Borough Council contact point and a library among the facilities which will be housed all under one roof in the purpose-built premises.

Other regeneration plans involve a significant refurbishment of the existing shop units, creation of a new business centre for growing local businesses as well as improvements to the green space and play area.

Maybe something similar could happen in Calverton, perhaps not £4m. but enough to reorganise car parking and modernise St. Wilfrid’s Square in keeping with the surrounding neighbourhood. This would possibly remove the need for a new 3-storey block near the bus stop which would look out of place.

Special opening of Calverton Folk Museum

Calverton Folk Museum will be open to the public on Sunday, April 22 between 2-5pm as part of BBC Nottingham’s Big Day Out scheme. Admission to the museum is free. You can find Calverton Folk Museum next to the baptist church on Main Street. Refreshments will be available from the Baptist church on the day.

From Calverton…to outer space!

The technology of the knitting frame invented by William Lee of Calverton in 1589 is still in use today on modern computer-controlled knitting machines. As part of a project at Nottingham Trent University’s School of Art & Design knitting from this area could be rocketed into outer space to be used as antennas for satellites.

Due to the advancements in knitting technology these antennas can be knitted from wires of “high-performance” gold, thinner than hair which is extremely lightweight, cost-effective and robust enough to withstand solar radiation. The aim of the project, in association with Oxford Space Systems,

is for the knitted antenna to open like an umbrella and form a parabolic shape to reflect high frequency radio signals.

End of the road for turbine objection

It appears that seven years of legal action to overturn GBC’s permission for a wind turbine in Woodborough has come to an end when three of the country’s top judges recently rejected all the protestors’ arguments.

The complex judgment at London’s Appeal Court came as the latest decision in which opponents of the turbine had argued that GBC were misled by one of their officers prior to granting permission for the scheme in which a turbine, nearly 70m tall, would provide power for a local farm which stands in the Green Belt.

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  • After receiving a  generous grant from the Parish Council, the Preservation Society has been able to purchase six new display boards for the Folk Museum. The boards will be used to exhibit photographs and other items of local interest at Museum open days as well as presentations at other local venues.
  • Amongst the latest planning applications submitted to GBC is permission to retain the ‘orangery’ extension within building at Oscar’s Lounge and Restaurant. Whilst the application for a children’s indoor soft play area at a former picture framing business at Daleside Park, Park Road has been refused because of lack of parking facilities.
  • Park Road in Calverton is one of over 100 roads in the County which will benefit from a fund of £20m. allocated by Notts. CC for maintenance and repair of highways. Let’s hope it includes the junction of Park Road and Mansfield Lane!
  • Pres members are reminded that the AGM takes place on April 27.

For more information about Calverton Preservation & History Society contact Chris Peck on 0115 9654843 or email pressoc@ntlworld.com

Crackdown on rogue landlords in Gedling borough begins

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Crackdown on rogue landlords in Gedling borough begins

A crack down on rogue landlords who let sub-standard properties across Gedling borough to desperate tenants is to be launched.

Landlords who have been convicted of a range of housing, immigration and other criminal offences such as leasing overcrowded properties, fire and gas safety offences and unlawful eviction, will now be entered onto a new government database.

This database will be available to use by Gedling Borough Council and other authorities to crackdown on poor and unfair practice in the private rented sector such as overcrowded, squalid or dangerous accommodation, and to help target their enforcement action.

Councils must record details of any landlord or property agent who has received a banning order on the database. Landlords that ignore a banning order will face criminal sanctions including up to six months imprisonment and an unlimited fine.

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Landlords convicted of offences under the government’s new law may also be given banning orders preventing them from leasing accommodation for a period of time, ranging from 12 months to life.

Minister for Housing and Homelessness Heather Wheeler said: “I am committed to making sure people who are renting are living in safe and good quality properties. That’s why we’re cracking down on the small minority of landlords that are renting out unsafe and substandard accommodation.

“Landlords should be in no doubt that they must provide decent homes or face the consequences.”

These fresh measures follow the announcement that councils will be given tough new powers to tackle the small minority of rogue landlords who rent out overcrowded properties and impose fines of up to £30,000 for those landlords who do not comply.

 

Arnold man gets the chop for cancer cause

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Arnold man gets the chop for cancer cause

A man from Arnold has braved the snip and had his long locks lopped off to benefit a children’s cancer charity.

David Sayles had his waist-length hair cut short and then donated it to the Little Princess charity – which makes wigs from real hair and offers them out to children with cancer or alopecia for free.

The 23-year-old was persuaded by his dad to go along to the local KH Hair salon on High Street where he said goodbye to his long hair once and for all.

“I honestly can’t remember the last time I had my hair cut.” he says.

“To be honest, I just couldn’t be bothered, but I got up one morning and decided I was sick of it.  I’d heard of the charity so I thought it was a great opportunity to help.”

CUT ABOVE: David in the barber’s chair
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PICTURED: David before, left, and after, right

“I know this didn’t require any major commitment or training, unlike some other charity endeavours, but I’ve been attached to my long hair for a very long time so it was a bit of a shock to look in the mirror afterwards.

He added: “I’m really glad I did it and very grateful to the team at KH Hair who made me feel really comfortable and relaxed. The reaction from my friends and family has been very positive – once they eventually recognised me.”

David says he was so impressed with his new haircut, he has promised to become a model for the salon’s future trainees.

Salon director, Dawn Bramhall says: “David was so brave and we’re really proud of him.  He looks completely different.  We’re really glad his Dad persuaded him to come along.  Little Princess Trust is a wonderful charity that we have supported for a number of years and we were very happy to help.”

YOUR VIEW: Sugar tax starts today, but will it have an impact?

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YOUR VIEW: Sugar tax starts today, but will it have an impact?

The government’s ‘ground-breaking’ sugar tax comes into force today across the UK.

From April 6 manufacturers will have to pay a levy on any high-sugar drinks they sell.

Many of the UK’s drinks makers have already reduced sugar content in many of their products to avoid increased costs. Ministers and campaigners are now seeing this as a sign of success. Others say it’s too early to judge the impact.

Fanta, Ribena and Lucozade are some of the brands who recently announced they have cut the sugar content of drinks – but Coca-Cola has not.

The tax was implemented after it was revealed all age groups are consuming too much sugar – with teenagers the worst offenders.

Research shows they get a quarter of their sugar intake from soft drinks.

Public Health Minister Steve Brine told the BBC: “Our teenagers consume nearly a bathtub of sugary drinks each year on average, fuelling a worrying obesity trend.

“The levy is a ground-breaking policy that will help to reduce sugar intake.”

But will the new tax have an impact? We got out and about in Gedling borough to find out what you think.

Barbara Watt is a retired office worker from Arnold. She thought the  tax would have little impact.

“I think those that make the drinks will just pit up the prices and those addicted to a sugar hit will carry on paying. They tax fags, but people don’t stop,” she said.

Ron Wilson, from Colwick, applauded the move.

He said: “Good. My granddaughter has way too much sugar and it sickens me. I’m glad they are doing something about it and forcing drinks makers to cut down.

Lisa Matthews works at a chemist in Bestwood. She thought it was about time something was done.

“I’m glad it’s having an effect already if some drinks have already cut sugar down. People are getting a lot fatter and this is putting a strain on our NHS. Something has to be done.

Steve Adams, from Netherfield, thought it was another example of the UK’s move to becoming a complete ‘nanny state’.

He said: “Can’t people look after themselves? They get fat and the government has to step in and stop them eating and drinking rubbish. How thick are these people? Unless a glass of coke is practically removed from their hands they can’t stop. We’re a country of drug addicts really.”

He added that he wanted any money raised to go directly into the NHS.

Steve said: “We have to have evidence this money is going into the NHS. If manufacturers are being taxed and extra revenue is coming in, I don’t want to see it wasted on some transport project in London. We all have to benefit and it should improve our hospitals or hie more GPs.”

  • What do you think about the sugar tax? Will it be a success? Have your say in the comments section below.

Take guided walk on the wild side at Netherfield nature reserve

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Take guided walk on the wild side at Netherfield nature reserve

The latest line-up of guided walks have been announced for 2018 at Netherfield Lagoons which will allow people from across the borough to get closer to nature

The Gedling Conservation Trust which owns and manages the Netherfield Lagoons nature reserve has just announced details of this year’s extensive program of walks for 2018.

These popular walks are led by site manager and wildlife expert Pete Smith.

The Netherfield Lagoons site is a designated Local Nature Reserve and the most important site for wildlife in Gedling Borough.

The meeting point for all the walks in on the metal bridge over Ouse Dyke at the entrace to the nature reserve (reached by footpath from Teal Close).

Here’s a list of the walks planned to take place throughout 2018:

Monday 9th April, 14.00 hrs – Bird Walk, Migrants

See what migrants are about. If we are lucky we might find a Redstart or Wood Warbler.

Sunday 15th April, 09.30 hrs – Bird Walk, Migrants

See what migrants are about. If we are lucky we might find a Redstart or Wood Warbler.

Tuesday 15th May, 14.00 hrs – Warbler Walk

Most of the Warblers should be in now. Come and familiarise yourself with ten Warbler species, their songs and calls.

Sunday 20th May, 09.30 hrs – Warbler Walk

Most of the Warblers should be in now. Come and familiarise yourself with ten Warbler species, their songs and calls.

Friday 25th May, 14.00 hrs – Wildlife Walk

There should be plenty to see with most birds now breeding, plenty of insects and flowers.

Sunday 27th May, 09.30 hrs – Wildlife Walk

There should be plenty to see with most birds now breeding, plenty of insects and flowers.

Saturday 2nd June – 09.30 hrs – Orchid Walk

The Orchids should all be in flower, with up to five species to find.

Monday 4th June – 14.00 hrs – Orchid Walk

The Orchids should all be in flower, with up to five species to find.

Tuesday 12th June – 14.00 hrs – Wildlife Walk

If we are blessed with a hot, sunny day then there should be plenty of insects and flowers to see. Of course we will keep an eye out for anything else of interest as well.

Sunday 17th June – 09.30 hrs – Wildlife Walk

If we are blessed with a hot, sunny day then there should be plenty of insects and flowers to see. Of course we will keep an eye out for anything else of interest as well.

Tuesday 10th July – 14.00 hrs – Butterfly Walk

Again, sunny weather is important to maximise our chances to see a good range of species. Browns, Whites, Skippers and Blues should be about.

Sunday 15th July – 09.30 hrs – Butterfly Walk

Again, sunny weather is important to maximise our chances to see a good range of species. Browns, Whites, Skippers and Blues should be about.

Friday 20th July – 14.00 hrs – Insect Safari

This walk is aimed at people with an interest in finding insects. Sunshine will aid our cause and perhaps some new species will be added to the site list.

Sunday 22nd July – 09.30 hrs – Insect Safari

This walk is aimed at people with an interest in finding insects. Sunshine will aid our cause and perhaps some new species will be added to the site list.

PICTURED: A Bee Orchid which was snapped during one of the guided walks at Netherfield Lagoons

Sunday 29th July 09.30 hrs – Dragonfly Walk

We could see up to ten of the eighteen species regularly seen on the reserve.

Monday 30th July 14.00 hrs – Dragonfly Walk

We could see up to ten of the eighteen species regularly seen on the reserve.

Sunday 5th August 09.30 hrs – Pond Dipping

This activity is aimed at children and can make a very enjoyable outing. Bring a net and see what creepy-crawlies are lurking in the water.

Tuesday 7th August 14.00 hrs – Pond Dipping

This activity is aimed at children and can make a very enjoyable outing. Bring a net and see what creepy-crawlies are lurking in the water.

Friday 17th August 14.00 hrs – Wildlife Walk

The warmest, and we hope sunniest, part of summer. Butterflies, Dragonflies, Crickets should all be about and there might be some migrant birds coming through as well.

Sunday 19th August 09.30 hrs – Wildlife Walk

The warmest, and we hope sunniest, part of summer. Butterflies, Dragonflies, Crickets should all be about and there might be some migrant birds coming through as well.

Sunday 23rd September 09.30 hrs – Bird Walk

We will be looking for passage migrants and early winter birds returning.

Monday 24th September 14.00 hrs – Bird Walk and Starling Murmuration

We will be looking for passage migrants and early winter birds returning. As evening draws in we will retire to the Causeway to watch the Starlings coming in to roost. Possible Barn Owls as well.

Sunday 30th September 09.30 hrs – Plant Gall Walk

A chance to see how insects modify vegetation in order to give themselves a home.

Sunday 2nd October 14.00 hrs – Plant Gall Walk

A chance to see how insects modify vegetation in order to give themselves a home.

Friday 12th October 14.00 hrs – Bird Walk and Starling Murmuration

We will be looking for passage migrants and early winter birds returning. As evening draws in we will retire to the Causeway to watch the Starlings coming in to roost. Possible Barn Owls as well.

For more information, please contact Mark Glover:

Email: markglover2010@gmail.com

Or tel: 07850 768337

Arnold Market sale to be completed next month, says council

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Arnold Market sale to be completed next month, says council

Arnold Market is set to be transformed in the coming months after Gedling Borough Council revealed it expects to exchange contracts with the current owner next week, before taking control of the site next month.

The council – which is buying the market – says its offer for the site has been made and accepted, and the formal acquisition of the property will now happen in mid-May.

Many Arnold residents feel the market has been in a state of decline for years, with only a few of the stalls being taken.

The council hopes to breathe fresh life into the site, with ambitions for food markets and live entertainment.

After buying the market, the bosses at the council have now submitted a bid for £1.25m to N2 Town Centres – part of the D2N2 local enterprise partnership.

Gedling Borough Council hopes the money will transform the area, including making more of the space open to the public, improving facilities and increasing retail space.

For years, residents have complained about the state of the market, which was labelled “dreary”, “empty” and “disused”.

At one point, only a small handful of traders were using the market’s fixed stalls.

The site itself was converted from a former school in 1966, and was the centre of a bustling town.

Councillor Jenny Hollingsworth, portfolio holder for growth and regeneration, said: “We’re very pleased to announce that we’ve made significant progress with the owners of the market and we will be exchanging contracts imminently, placing the market under council ownership by next month.

“At our cabinet meeting earlier today, members approved plans for work to start on getting the correct licences, fees and operational needs in place.

“This is another very significant step in the right direction and I am very much looking forward to the future of the site and excited that residents will soon begin to see improvements to the market.”

Fees for using the stalls have also been proposed ahead of the takeover, which the council says are broadly comparable with the current prices.

For the regular market, which will be on a Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, the fares will be: stalls £20 per day; kiosks £70 per week; mobile operators £30 per day and; mobile operators with hook up £70 per day.

Police want to talk to this man after bank card stolen from Carlton

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Police want to talk to this man after bank card stolen from Carlton

Police want to speak to the man in these released pictures after a bank card was stolen from an address in Carlton

The card is believed to have been stolen from the property on March 3.

WANTED: Police want to speak to this man after a card was stolen from a property in Carlton

The card is then believed to have been used at a convenience store in Mansfield Road.

If you know who he is or have any other information, please call us on 101, quoting incident number 789 of 3 March 2018.

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